A Woman in Her 26th Week of Pregnancy Is in Preterm

question 13

Multiple Choice

A woman in her 26th week of pregnancy is in preterm labor.What can the nurse conclude about this baby's ability to survive?

• A) Cannot survive, as all organ systems are too immature
• B) Might survive, as lungs can breathe air with rhythmic breathing
• C) Probably will not survive, as all organ systems have not formed
• D) Will survive, because all body systems are completely mature

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Definitions:

Internal Validity

Refers to the degree to which the results of a study can be attributed to the treatments or interventions being tested, rather than other factors.

Developmental Change

Transformations or transitions in the psychological, emotional, or physical state of a person or group over time.

External Validity

The extent to which the findings of a study can be generalized to other people, settings, times, measures, and characteristics.

Internal Validity

The extent to which a research study accurately reflects or assesses the specific concepts or variables it is intended to measure.